Big Brother is back!
How will housemates cope with giving up the trappings of a showbiz life for a communal bedroom and an open plan shared bathroom? Will the celebrities be up to the tasks and challenges that Big Brother throws at them knowing their food rations depend on it? Could romance be discovered, friendships or enemies made, as the famous faces live under Big Brother's watchful eye?
Presenter Davina McCall presides over the live launch night and evictions, but, as ever, the true power lies with viewers when it comes to deciding who stays and who goes. Davina said: "It's good to be back. Can't wait ...it's going to be amazing!"
Commissioning Editor Angela Jain said: "Celebrity Big Brother should be a welcome bit of light relief in January, particularly in these credit crunch times. As always, we hope to broadcast an entertaining and talked-about series."
Sharon Powers, Executive Producer commented: "Everyone is asking me, 'Just who have you got in the house for 2009?'. Given I'm excited about the line-up; it's a hard one to keep secret. But it's worth it when on launch night each car pulls up and the door is opened to reveal a celebrity, all live. The crowd's reaction is incredible and we hope the new housemates will be as fascinating to the fans as they live under Big Brother's ever watchful eye for the next three weeks."
Over on E4, George Lamb will return from his summer stint to front Celebrity Big Brother's Little Brother, the ultimate Big Brother fanzine show. Delivering all the latest news, views and access to all areas of the house, George will give his own unique insight into the latest shenanigans live from the Big Brother nerve centre, and fans can catch insider scoops on upcoming twists and the very first in-depth interviews with evicted celebrity housemates on their return to the outside world.
Plus George will be calling upon former celebrity housemate Michael Barrymore in the role of roving reporter/ubër-guest to Little Brother. As one who knows what it's like to live in the Big Brother House, Michael will be able to offer his thoughts on how his fellow celebs are fairing as well as becoming BBLB's very own celeb task tester and on the street reporter.
Broadcast live in the shadow of the Big Brother house E4's Celebrity Big Brother's Big Mouth is an adrenaline-fuelled and instantly reactive discussion show for the most passionate Big Brother fans to voice their opinions.
Comedian Jack Whitehall will preside over the debate in front of a live and up-for-it studio audience for the three week run. All the latest events from the house will be discussed, dissected and digested by the audience of obsessive BB fans and special guest experts, journalists and celebrities. Viewers at home can get involved by ringing in live to the studio, or emailing or texting their opinions.
